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About Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.
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As a Flight Test Engineer at Anduril’s Test and Evaluation team, you will work closely with the Ghost engineering team to ensure the software and hardware capabilities of the Ghost sUAS platform meet operational standards. Your responsibilities include planning and executing flight tests, managing test assets, conducting safety reviews, and generating comprehensive reports for stakeholders. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including pilots and subject matter experts, to assess system performance and maturity. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of experience in flight testing or aviation systems development, along with a strong background in aerospace engineering. Familiarity with Linux-based operating systems, GitHub, CircleCI, and remote operations is essential, as is knowledge of FAA regulations and the ability to work in diverse outdoor environments.
FAA Part 107
UAS testing
National Airspace System
rotary-wing aerodynamics
fixed-wing aerodynamics
flight control systems
engineering principles
project management
CI/CD
Top Secret clearance